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Home My Public Portal AboutCommunity Preservation Committee -- 2012-08-08 Minutes Date Approved: September 12, 2012 Vote : 9-0-0 Town of Brewster COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 8, 2012 `TS Present: Terry Ryder, Elliott Carr, Don Arthur, Jeanne Boehm, Len Avery, Martin Karmark, Elizabeth Taylor, and Paul Ruchinskas Member missing: Roland Bassett Jr. In Attendance: Ellen St. Sure, Ginny Locke, Lisa Souve, Steve Jones, Chris Miller and Peter Johnson, 4:35: Call to Order MiiUtes 1 • MOTION by Elizabeth Taylor to approve Minutes of July 11, 2012 as presented Second by Terry Ryder. VOTE: 6-0-1 2+3. rosby Mansion Discussion/Progress and Payment Schedule • Don Arthur (new Project Liaison) has reviewed the RFP, the contract and examined the work. • Originally it was to be a "3 month project" (definitely an unrealistic time frame) now into 3 years with no updates • It was off to a slow start but is progressing well • The RFP was awarded to a sole craftsman (Bill Franz) • Payments were arranged through Lisa Souve and Ginny Locke (weekly bill and reports have been submitted and justified). There is $36,000 left in this project. Craftsman was/is paid $1500. weekly to keep a steady revenue stream. CPC Liaison is satisfied with this. • Ginny Locke presented pictures of the progress of the work. They did not know what would actually be found until the work was begun. • Only the South end to be done now. • Paul Hush was the original liaison but since his resignation no one has discussed this project. Don Arthur is now the contact. Hopefully there will be a report of progress every 3 month. • Previous "historic" projects were supervised is a rather loose manner and this will be tightened in the future. rt 4. Blafcksmith Shop/Apothecary Shop Displays Blacksmith Shop • All contributing organizations will be on sign • Jeanne Boehm will work with Steve Jones • 2 signs needed for about $1100. $2515.00 left in this account. • Must go to Selectmen and/or Drummer Boy Committee regarding signs (Historical Society has been to Selectmen-OK) • No lighting involved/ASAK signs, white with black lettering Apothecary Display • Apothecary Display- Historical Society has contacted a contractor for an estimate "not to kj • exceed price" to dismantle, move and reassemble • To be set up at Spruce Hill Barn/ limited space • Project has $15,250.00 balance • Time frame is estimate by end of the summer/early Fall and move by the end of the year. CPC Minutes 08-08-12 Page 1 of 3 3 Lower Road House • Many facets to this project; house was given to Historical Society with stipulation it be moved. • Considering moving to Drummer Boy site with other similar buildings • Appropriate as a museum • Leave the Spruce Hill building; Conservation Commission jurisdiction • No estimate of how much for the move and preparation on site This will not be ready for a Fall TM application. i 5. Mcclennen Project • A per Spring 2012 ATM Article 38; $30,000 was appropriated from CPC Administrative funds "to fund professional service related to MOTION by Len Avery to return the $30,000 appropriated to Article 38 at ATM May, 2012 to the correct funding section. Second by Jeanne Boehm . VOTE: 8-0-0 fi. Poislble Applications • Open Space- Copelas Properties: Naumkeag Acres and Windrift Acres. Application received for Fall TM. 1.8 million; applied for state grant, 1/3 through Brewster Water District, possible Dennis Water District, other sources being explored. Bonding this project. • Housing- Kings Landina a possibility • Historical • Recreation funds- may be 3 submissions; Eddy School Playground (School Committee), Multi- Use park (Recreation Department) and/or Dog Park (Selectmen/Recreation). Nothing received yet. • Housing- prewster Housing Authority- generators for Brewster Road Elderly Housing. 1 • Application to be submitted within next few days (ready for Fall TM) • Housing- Nickerson Condo- all information received-COMPLETED Warrant closes August 15th Town Meeting early this year; October 29, 2012 17. Re iew Individual Assignments ; • Will spread projects around as they come forward 8. 'Commitment Letter • Once we vote- we should send a letter of commitment to the applicant contingent on TM vote. • Standard grant agreement '' • 2 year limit on projects • Outside review- if CPC feels they are not capable of covering- ad Hoc for special situations • Responsibility for oversight; talk to applicant and report back on a regular basis. • ONE PERSON be the contact with Lisa Souve for all financials, then report to committee Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 4:30 pm Adjourn meeting at 6:00 PM CPC Minutes 08-08-12 Page 2 of 3 3 3=4 1 Respectfully submitted, 4 7 Obi AO -/. A.L41' 404 • AL Eliza Taylor, Cler Marilyn Mooers,"'"cor;11-411r ecretary :31 , CPC Minutes 08-08-12 Page 3 of 3